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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1924

Page

5

University Chorus to Perform Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast

Sunday at 3 PM in the college auditorium the University Chorus will present Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast led by director C. C. Robinson with Edgar Sprague of Columbus as tenor guest. Community groups hold meetings and events through the week including Child's Conservation League, White Shrine, Needlecraft Club, Carnival dance, and a Lambda Chi Alpha formal dance. Everett Starr of Starr Stewart Sporting Goods visits Huntington relatives.

College Auditorium University Chorus Hiawatha Edgar Sprague Columbus C. C. Robinson Direcor Child’s Conservation League C. A. Daugherty Arden Place the Needlecraft Club E. E. Woodworth Church Street Country Club W. H. Logan John H. Preston F. M. Hutchinson Charles Woodworth Lambda Chi Alpha Student's Union Woman's Athletic Association Agiri’s

Quiet Ohio wedding unites Mary Olive Pedigo and Harry L Fox

Miss Mary Olive Pedigo and Harry L Fox wed at the Pedigo home in Ravenna with a small ceremony led by Rev M F E Catley. Guests included Miss Katharyn Dilcher and Mrs George Guthrie. The bride, a former Athens teacher, wore canton crepe with valenciennes lace. the groom is from Minneapolis and a Wisconsin alumnus. They plan a honeymoon and will reside in Ravenna after April 10.

Mary Olive Pedigo Harry L. Fox Revenna Republican Revenna E. G. Pedigo Elmwood Place George Guthrie Katharyn Dilcher Charleston W. Va M. FE. Catley The Christian Church Grace Chatley Miss Chatley Ruth Miller Rudolph Pedizo Fox Ravenna Emart Athens High School Normal Department Ohio University Central School of Athens Minneapolis Minn University of Wisconsin

Woman's Home Missionary society meets at First M E church

The monthly meeting drew 100 attendees as Mrs Daniel McGurk led devotional and program on religious training of the child. Miss Sara Long spoke on her two years teaching at Aiken Hall Olive Hill Ky and sang with Prof. Allen R Kresge. Flor ence Vorhes celebrated her 13th birthday with games prizes and elegant refreshments for a large group at 42 Race Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Vern Vorhes.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society M. E Daniel McGurk J. W. Dixon New Orleans Sara Long Ohio University Aiken Hall Olive Hill Home Missionary Schools South Miss Long Allen R. Kresge Vern Vorhes Race Street Florence Letha Huggins Leah Beverage Eileen Pendergrass Elizabeth Long Pearl Lash Delva Keirns Katherine Keirns Mary

Sigma Pi Initiation Festivities Close With House Party

Sigma Pi initiates Epation festivities closed Saturday night with a merry house party at the Park Place chapter home. Friday honored with a banquet at The Colonial for 35 alumni and actives, toastmaster L. L. Antte, and speakers including Prof. William Fenzell and Ralph Kennard. The initiates named are Charles Blythe William Hudson Ireland Jenkins Fred Jones Ralph Kennard Girard Powell John Walden.

Sigma Pi Park Place Colonial L. L. Antte William Fenzell Ralph Kennard Charles Blythe William Hudson le@land Jenkins Fred Jones Girard Powell John Walden

Brown announce birth of son Sa nday March twenty second

Mr and Mrs Vaughn Brown announce the birth of a son on Saturday March 22 at their home 186 West Washington street He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs John Jones of Ameeville.

Vaughn Brown Bereda Jones West Washington Street John Jones Ameeville

Miss Edith Ford and Mrs Hazel Graham Call Return from West Tour

Miss Edith Ford and Mrs Hazel Graham Call completed a four months western trip ending in Los Angeles. En route they visited Grand Canyon Colorado Springs and Kansas City. In California they stayed with relatives former Athenians and spent time with George Cabeen in Los Angeles and Edward Doheny in Fullerton.

Edith Ford Hazel Graham Call Los Angeles Cal Grand Canyon Colorado Springs Kansas City California Miss Ford George Cabeen Call Edward Doheny Etta Graham Fullerton

Mrs Arthur Howe Carpenter Leaves for Chicago

Mrs Arthur Howe Carpenter known as Lucile Evans ends a visit with her parents Dr and Mrs D J Evans and departs this evening for her home in Chicago.

Arthur Howe Carpenter Lucile Evans D. J. Evans Chicago

Dyson Guest With Brother-In-Law Dr A F Linscott

Mr and Mrs George C Dyson of 20 Kurtz Avenue host over Sunday Dr A F Linscott of Marion, the brother in law of Mrs Dyson.

George C. Dyson Kurtz Avenue A. F. Linscott Marion

Walton Woman Guests of Edmundsons at 32 South Court

Mrs. C. J. Van Valey of Walton West Virginia is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Edmundson at 32 South Court Street. Mrs. Dora Barth of Coolville, a weekend guest, has returned home Saturday evening.

C. J. van Valey Walton W. Va W. Thomas Edmundson South Court Street Dora Barth Coolville

Sister of Mr. Tedrow Omitted From Funeral Obituary

The obituary for Charles S. Tedrow of Nelsonville forgets one sister Mrs. G W Gibbs who now resides at The Maples Athens after living in Wheel ing West Virginia. Her son George Gibbs Jr attends Ohio University. Attending the funeral Thursday were Mrs Frank Webster and her daughter Miss Frances Webster. Mrs Webster is the surviving sister of Mr Tedrow’s mother.

Charless. Tedrow Nelsonville G. W. Gibbs Gibbs Wheeling W. Va Athens the Maples John Cross George Gibbs, Jr Ohio University Tedrow Frank Webster Frances Webster

Arnold Family Visits then Plans Move to Township Farm

Mr and Mrs Earl D Arnold and son Billy of Middleport spent Friday with Mr and Mrs J H Arnold and Mrs Ida Haning on 207 West Union Street before traveling to Youngstown to see Mrs Arnolds aunts for an indefinite stay They will soon relocate to Alexander township to reside on a farm bought from Harry Dorsey as Mr and Mrs Haning and family prepare their move.

Earl D. Arnold Billy Middleport J. H. Arnold Ida Haning West Union Street Youngstown

Dres den Woman Returns Home From Visit

Mrs. William N. Cairns of Dresden, who has been visiting her aunt Mrs. T. W. Duffee for a month, returned to her home on Saturday.

William N. Cairns Dresden T. W. Duffee

Wood family to depart Prosser after visit with Judge Wood

Mr and Mrs Joe Wood and their two children of Prosser Washington plan to leave early this week following a visit with Mr Wood's grandfather Judge J M Wood in Prosser and surrounding area.

Joe Wood Prosser Washington Mr. Wood J. M. Wood

Zeta Tau Alpha Initiation Dinner At Hotel Berry

Zeta Tau Alpha entertained eleven new initiates at Hotel Berry Friday evening. Dinner covered for 49 and decorations were pink and green. Miss Josephine Stires, chapter president, presided as toastmaster for after dinner talks.

Zeta Tau Alpha Hotel Berry Josephine Stires

First Southeast Ohio PTA Conference Opens at Church

The Southeast District of Ohio Parent-Teacher Associations held its inaugural meeting at 9 am in a Christian church. Rev. Bond of Ohio University delivered the invocation as delegates from 20 of 44 associations reported morning findings. The reports praised PTA efforts supporting schools and communities and fostering home school cooperation.

Ohio Christian Church Bond Ohio University

Health and education conference highlights in Athens Ohio

Miss Lew supervises Athens county Nurses and speaks on Child Health while Dr Hopkins of the State Health Department offers free medical care for needy children. Judge Reed Powell urges equal opportunities for all children as other speakers praise PTA benefits and school welfare.

Lewis Athens County Nurses Dr Hopkins State Health Department C. E. Stailey Athens Northwest Territory Reed Powell Jackson Jackson County East Side Carolyn Austin Miss Eagles Dean McCracken Parent- Teacher Association Dr. Hopkins Charles I. Johnson Presbyterian Church Wilcox Atheny High Dr. Bryan Joy Cutler Ohio University Rodgers State Educational Department

Honor Guests Share Dinners as Klines Entertain

Mr and Mrs Frank Kline of New York City and Mrs Arthur Howe Carpenter of Chicago hosted eight guests at their home 215 West Washington Street. Mrs May Kline mother of Mr Kline held a seven-place dinner at Hotel Berry honoring her son and his wife. The Klines have left for Delaware to visit relatives en route home by car.

Frank Kline New York City Arthur Howe Carpenter Chicago Ill J. R. Harvey West Washington Street May Kline Kline Berry Delaware

Fraternity Initiates Welcomed at Phi Kappa Phi Dinner

On March 21 the Phi Kappa Phi fraternity held a dinner for fifty members and friends. Toastmaster Paul Wetsell introduced Harry Snyder who reviewed the fraternity’s history, then Grover gave an address to initiates and attendees. New initiates Encil Fletcher Benjamin Shields John Rose Paul Theison David Davies Jr Henry Shephard and A Wayne Covert were announced. A musical program followed by a social gathering completed the evening.

Paul Wetsell Harry Snyder Grover Iniitiates Phi Kappa ‘Au Encil Fletcher Benjamin Shields John Rose Paul Theison David Davies, Jr Henry Shephard A. Wayne Covert

Beta Theta Pi Initiation Dance At Student Union

Beta Theta Pi held its annual initiation dance in the Student Union with eleven initiates. A nine piece orchestra played for about 140 guests, including alumni. Edward Michaels of Jackson, brother of Beta member Theodore Michaels, sang during the fifth dance. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Logan. Earlier, the fraternity hosted a 50 cover banquet at The Colonial for the initiates.

Beta Theta Pi Students’ Union Merry Company Aga Edward Michaels Jackson Theodore Michaels W. H. Logan Colonial

Insurance Men Convene Here in Nelsonville Athens Team Honored

Western & Southern Life representatives held a banquet at the Windsor after a district meeting at the Citizens Central Bank building in Nelsonville. The Athens staff earned top honors for writing the most new business in a five week contest. Sessions led by J. B. Detwiler and C. L. Steed featured several agency officials and medical examiners present. Founder's Day observances and a Phi Kappa Tau initiation banquet followed at Hotel Berry.

Western & Southern Life Insurance Company the Windsor Citizens’ Central Bank Nelsonville Athens J. 8. Detwiler C. L. Steed Lewis Stentz Cincinnati H. Elkins W. S. Yaw J. W. Gibson A. Vercoe FE. Turner C Norris L. Laney P. Turner J. Beinhower John Kilpatrick J. Kemper F. Starcher M. W. Evans L. Humphrey F.johnson H. Barrows J. P. Wolfe Phi Kappa Tau Berry

Internationalism and white unity argued at Logan club

Judge Edwin D. Sayre of Athens urged a widened loyalty to the white race to secure world peace. He warned nationalism taken to excess harms public life, promoted teaching peace, and criticized war as a barbaric, costly method. He contrasted Jewish nationalism with Jesus as an internationalist.

LOGAN Edwin D. Sayre Athens Presbyterian Church Logan Bar Association Sayre Common Pleas E. O. Pettit Judge Sayre United States Canada England Europe Althe Jesus

Columbus school savings surge saves over five thousand weekly

Columbus children saved 5877.11 last week in a survey of school banking. Fourteen thousand five hundred forty one pupils deposited funds, bringing total savings since the fall to 136499.74. One school leads with 12 weeks of perfect participation.

Columbus, O Columbus

Red Star Bus Owners Seek injunction against Nelsonville ordinance

J Harold Ramacy on behalf of Red Star Transportation seeks a temporary injunction in common pleas court to halt enforcement of Nelsonville ordinance No 615 passed March 6 restricting motor vehicle passenger freight and express transport. The bus line argues the rule conflicts with Public Utilities Commission rights and state laws and would destroy business and harm public goodwill.

Red Star Transportation Line Athens Lancaster J. Harold Ramacy Thenair Common Pleas Court Nelsonville Public Utilities Commission Plantiffa Nelson

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Everett Starr Starr- Stewart Sporting Goods Company Huntington, W. Va Mrs. C. E. Starr Home Mission Society W. B. Drake the Home of Quality Sung Sayre Stickney Tan Slingerland and Vega Parker Bros. Bank of Athens Building Vin Dens RED Star Bus Owners Open Fightingourt City Council of Coolville High Stewart High School A de Dreas Greenfield Busine College Greenfield Ideal Barber Union Shop Gilbert Glime Pharmacy New York Vogue Fifth Avenue Paris
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